About the Role
The DAS Designer III will focus on DAS, ERRCS, and Cellular Networks, involving the design of in-building cellular enhancement systems, neutral host DAS, and ERRCS. This role ensures compliance with industry standards and AHJ requirements, provides technical guidance, conducts reviews, facilitates communication, supports customer interactions, and assists operations in deployment. Staying updated with technological advancements is crucial.
Responsibilities
- Design solution-driven and cost-effective cellular DAS and ERRCS systems for large enterprises using iBwave software.
- Build and coordinate relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, installers, integrators, and operations teams.
- Review design standards and specifications to produce solutions that meet or exceed requirements.
- Produce and coordinate bill of materials (BOM) for estimating and material acquisition.
- Collaborate with and support operations teams in project execution and updates.
- Provide technical support for operations, including site walks, commissioning, and optimization.
- Manage designs, redlines, and mark-ups; analyze reports, drawings, and calculations; organize and maintain project drawings and information systematically.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and applicable codes and AHJ requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to departments within IES.
- Conduct technical reviews.
- Facilitate team communication.
- Support customer interactions.
- Support operations in the deployment of designed solutions.
- Stay updated with advancements in technology and design practices.
Requirements
- Level III iBwave certification with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in iBwave related DAS design/integration.
- FCC General Radio Operators License.
- Highly experienced in neutral host carrier DAS design for large venues, data centers, and campuses.
- Field experience with DAS integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with fiber optic and category cabling and their application to DAS.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings and concepts related to DAS Design.
- Experience with design requirements for integrating Neutral Host DAS into cellular base stations (e.g., Ericsson, Nokia).
- Experience with design requirements for DAS powerplant platforms.
- Strong understanding of complex Neutral Host DAS systems.
- Experience with multiple OEMs; knowledge of JMA, Corning, SOLiD, ADRF, CommScope, and Nextivity DAS platforms preferred.
- Certifications in JMA/TEKO, Corning, SOLiD, ADRF, CommScope preferred.
- Current knowledge of cellular carrier wireless technologies.
- Ability to professionally interact with clients, lead project calls, and direct teammates on design requirements.
- Self-motivated, positive, and professional approach.
- Proven problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
- Proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and project documents.
- Ability to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
- Ability to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
- Ability to use specific trade tools.
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing Distributed Antenna System projects.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
- Meet Company minimum driving standards.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a scope of work, develop tasks, and manage to completion.
Skills
- iBwave software
- DAS design
- ERRCS design
- Neutral host DAS design
- Cellular networks
- Fiber optic cabling
- Category cabling
- Construction drawings interpretation
- NEC
- Ericsson product lines
- Nokia product lines
- DAS powerplant platforms
- JMA DAS platforms
- Corning DAS platforms
- SOLiD DAS platforms
- ADRF DAS platforms
- CommScope DAS platforms
- Nextivity DAS platforms
- Cellular carrier wireless technologies
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project)
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- Minimum 5 years in iBwave related DAS design/integration
- Minimum 6+ years of experience
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED equivalency
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
About the Company
- IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.
- IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC.
- As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
- From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Equal Opportunity
- IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
- The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic.
- This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.
- IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
- IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
- View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law.
- IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
- Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
- IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify
- Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo
